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Remembering Jurassic Park's Sam Neill | It's the Pictures 225

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:26:41 GMT

The episode begins with a discussion about the late Sam Neill. Max Covill and Evan Crean also discuss the impact of streaming services on physical media and the film industry. They provide updates on the summer movie game and share their thoughts on recent movie releases. The conversation covers the life and career of Sam Neill, focusing on his notable roles in films like Jurassic Park, The Hunt for Red October, and In the Mouth of Madness. It also delves into his later work in movies like The Hunt for the Wilderpeople and TV shows like Peaky Blinders. The hosts also share their recent movie viewings and thoughts on the Odyssey, with a focus on the film's themes, performances, and production.

Takeaways

Sam Neill's passing is a significant loss to the film industry.
The impact of streaming services on physical media and the film industry is a topic of concern.
Sam Neill's impact as an actor spans across various genres and time periods. His ability to portray complex characters and his enduring presence in the film industry are noteworthy. Sam Neill movie recommendations
Thoughts on Jurassic World Dominion
Insights on the Odyssey film

Chapters

00:00 Remembering Sam Neill
21:37 Summer Movie Game Update
20:53 Impact of Streaming Services
27:01 Remembering Sam Neill
28:38 Early Career and Jurassic Park
32:34 The Hunt for Red October and Other Films
46:23 In the Mouth of Madness and Later Work
57:59 Sam Neill and Movie Recommendations
58:50 Discussion on the Odyssey
01:01:56 Recent Movie Viewings
01:10:15 Exploring the Themes of the Odyssey
01:13:02 Film Production and Performances
01:27:51 Upcoming Film Festivals and Concluding Remarks

Tis I, Enola Holmes | It's the Pictures 224

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:04:52 GMT

Max Covill and Evan Crean discuss the Enola Holmes trilogy on this episode of the It's the Pictures podcast. First they discuss the Heat 2 casting rumors and revisit the Summer Box Office game. Then they discuss all three titles in the Netflix series, Enola Holmes. Is it a winning vehicle for star Millie Bobby Brown or is this a case best left unsolved? Max and Evan finish with reviewing Minions & Monsters, Jackass: Best and Last, and a look back at the Rambo movies.

Hi I'm Johnny Knoxville, Welcome To Jackass | It's the Pictures 223

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Max and Evan discuss the four theatrical films of the Jackass franchise ahead of the series finale, Jackass: Best and Last. First they discuss Google investing in film studio A24 and give an update on the Summer Box Office Game. Then the guys talk about the four Jackass movies. Stay tuned afterwards for a discussion on Toy Story 5 and the original Cape Fear movie.

Strange Encounters Spielberg with Andrew Liptak | It's the Pictures 222

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Max and Evan of It's the Pictures are joined by journalist and newsletter writer, Andrew Liptak. Liptak runs the successful newsletter Transfer Orbit on Science-Fiction / Fantasy novels. The three men discuss Steven Spielberg and his many alien movies including Close Encounters of the Third Kind, E.T., War of the Worlds, and Disclosure Day.

No Grogu, Only Pedro | It's the Pictures 221

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Tue, 26 May 2026 23:33:30 GMT

Max and Evan begin with a discussion of the Cannes Film Festival, Matt Damon's role in The Daniels' project, and the surprising box office performance of a horror movie. The transition to discussing Pedro Pascal's career leads to a review of his role in The Mandalorian and The Last of Us, as well as a review of Fantastic Four: First Steps. Pedro Pascal's rise to fame, versatility, and compelling performances are highlighted as key takeaways from the conversation. The conversation delves into Pedro Pascal's diverse roles, showcasing his range as an actor.

Stay tuned for what we've been watching as Evan discusses the new Apple TV+ series, Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed and Widow's Bay.

Takeaways

Pedro Pascal's rise to fame was marked by his role in Game of Thrones and later in The Mandalorian, showcasing his versatility and talent as an actor.
Pascal's portrayal of Joel in The Last of Us and Reed Richards in Fantastic Four: First Steps further solidified his status as a versatile and compelling actor. Pedro Pascal's diverse roles showcase his range as an actor

I'm an actor. Karl Urban | It's the Pictures 220

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Wed, 13 May 2026 14:13:44 GMT

In this episode of It's the Pictures, Max and Evan give an update to the box office game, Greta Gerwig's Narnia release, Karl Urban's talent, a Fast and Furious TV series, and more. The conversation delves into Karl Urban's diverse roles in various franchises, including Star Trek, Thor Ragnarok, Dread, Mortal Kombat 2, The Boys. Finally there's a conversation on Ready or Not 2, The Fan, The Killer, and Mother Mary.

Takeaways

Karl Urban's versatile acting career

Chapters

00:00 Technical Difficulties and Box Office Updates
06:29 Fast and Furious TV Series and Spin-Offs
17:06 Summer Movie Game Update and Devil Wears Prada 2
30:58 The State of Star Trek
36:59 Karl Urban's Role in Mortal Kombat 2
42:16 Karl Urban in Mortal Kombat 2
51:26 Ready or Not 2

2026 Summer Movie Contest | It's the Pictures 219

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:32:53 GMT

Max and Evan discuss upcoming summer movies, box office predictions, and make their picks for the summer movie contest. The hosts also share their thoughts on upcoming movies and documentaries they have seen.

Takeaways

Box office success of superhero movies is not guaranteed, and the performance of sequels can vary.
The popularity of characters like Baby Yoda and the Minions can drive box office success.
The impact of familiar characters and franchises on audience engagement and box office performance.
The unpredictability of box office success and the influence of marketing and audience reception on movie performance. Animated films are a popular choice for the summer box office.
Live-action remakes of animated classics are a trend in the film industry.
Documentaries provide insight into different cultures and social issues.

Chapters

00:00 Summer Movie Contest Picks
05:23 Box Office Predictions and Movie Franchises
19:17 Spider-Man Brand New Day and Toy Story 5
33:52 Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow and Minions and Monsters
41:06 Recent Movie Reviews and Documentaries

The Meryl Streep | It's the Pictures 218

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:22:54 GMT

In this episode of the It's the Pictures podcast, Max Covill and Evan Crean discuss recent movies, the Cannes Film Festival, and the career of Meryl Streep. They also share their thoughts on 'The Devil Wears Prada' and other films featuring Meryl Streep. The conversation covers a range of topics, including the portrayal of Meryl Streep in 'The Devil Wears Prada,' the impact of body image comments in the film, and a discussion of other Meryl Streep movies such as 'Defending Your Life' and 'Silkwood.' The hosts also share their thoughts on 'Life of Brian' and 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High.'

Takeaways

Meryl Streep holds the record for the most Academy Award nominations of any actor in history.
The hosts discuss recent movies, the Cannes Film Festival, and the career of Meryl Streep.
The Devil Wears Prada is an iconic role for Meryl Streep, and the hosts share their thoughts on the movie and other films featuring Meryl Streep. Meryl Streep's portrayal in 'The Devil Wears Prada' was surprising and impactful.
Body image comments in the film sparked a discussion about their impact and relevance.
The hosts discussed other Meryl Streep movies, including 'Defending Your Life' and 'Silkwood.'
The hosts shared their thoughts on 'Life of Brian' and 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High.'

Chapters

00:00 Recent Movies and Theater Visits
05:18 TV Adaptation of Dungeon Crawler Book Series
19:10 Meryl Streep's Career and The Devil Wears Prada
29:56 Meryl Streep in 'The Devil Wears Prada'
36:01 Discussion of Other Meryl Streep Movies
52:22 Review of 'Life of Brian'
59:13 Revisiting 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High'

1986 That’s Not a Blockbuster: This is a Blockbuster | It's the Pictures 217

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Max and Evan first talk about speculation for a sequel to 'Project Hail Mary,' Martin Scorsese's new movie, and the lineup of the Independent Film Festival Boston.Then, they delve into movies celebrating their 40th anniversary in 1986, with a focus on 'Crocodile Dundee' and 'Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home.' The surprising success of 'Crocodile Dundee' is discussed, highlighting its lack of substance and dated humor. The conversation delves into the enduring relevance of 80s movies and the nostalgia and cultural significance of these films, highlighting their lasting impact on audiences and the film industry.

Takeaways

1986 box office hits reflect the cultural and cinematic landscape of the time.
Crocodile Dundee and Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home are notable films from 1986.
The success of Crocodile Dundee is surprising given its lack of substance and dated humor. 80s movies with enduring relevance are also highlighted

Chapters

00:00 Intro and News
30:56 Exploring 1986 Movies

The 98th Academy Awards Recap | It's the Pictures 216

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:39:49 GMT

Max and Evan discuss the 98th Oscars, upcoming movie projects, and the sound quality of the broadcast. The hosts discuss the impact of the Oscars on the film industry and share their thoughts on the event's production. The conversation covers a range of topics including the Oscars, specific films, and experiences at Disney World. It also delves into Israeli films featured in the Boston Jewish Film Festival.

Takeaways

Oscars impact industry
Sound quality issues
Broadcast production challenges Oscars discussion
Israeli films in the Boston Jewish Film Festival

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Post-Oscars Discussion
08:24 Kate Winslet in New Lord of the Rings Movie
15:18 Oscars Discussion and Preparation
24:23 In Memoriam Segment and Sound Quality Issues
30:12 Oscars Recap and Sean Penn's Absence
40:07 Discussion on the Oscars Show
52:44 Experiences at Disney World

The Best Oscars Lineup Ever? | It's the Pictures 215

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:55:09 GMT

Max and Evan delve into the 49th Academy Awards, reflecting on the films of 1976, including classics like 'Rocky', 'Taxi Driver', 'Network', and 'All the President's Men'. They discuss the impact of these films, the recent passing of Robert Duvall, and the current state of the entertainment industry, including acquisitions and box office trends. Stay tuned afterwards for a discussion on Predator: Badlands and Excalibur.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the 49th Oscars and Current Events

12:10 Tribute to Robert Duvall and Industry News

14:45 Exploring the 49th Oscar Nominees

23:36 In-Depth Discussion on 'Rocky' and Its Impact

24:23 Exploring Taxi Driver's Impact

29:36 The Relevance of Network

40:34 All the President's Men: A Journalism Classic

41:13 Bound for Glory and Cinematic Innovations

42:38 Reflections on Iconic Films of 1976

Stunts! | It's the Pictures 214

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Max and Evan delve into the history and evolution of stunts in film, highlighting iconic stunts from classic movies and the significance of stunt design in cinema. It also explores the influence of stunts on film genres and franchises, shedding light on the underappreciated aspect of filmmaking.

Takeaways

Stunts in film have a rich history
Iconic stunts from classic films
The evolution of stunts in cinema
The art of stunts involves risk, dedication, and meticulous planning

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Winter Struggles

02:22 Super Bowl Recap and Movie Trailers

05:03 Baldur's Gate TV Show Announcement

07:59 Upcoming 4K Movie Releases

10:39 Stunts in Film: A Deep Dive

13:20 Iconic Stunts and Their Impact

15:59 The Evolution of Stunt Work

18:33 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

22:55 The Art of Stunts in Film

25:44 Iconic Car Chases and Their Impact

31:30 The Evolution of Action Sequences

37:31 The Role of Stunt Performers

42:10 Modern Stunts and Their Spectacle

46:35 Exploring Streaming Platforms: The Tubi Experience

47:32 Podcast Promotion and Engagement

48:50 Max's Newsletter and Content Variety

50:20 Upcoming Criterion Releases and Film Recommendations

51:26 Movie Reviews: 'Send Help' and 'Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die'

58:12 Darren Aronofsky's 'Caught Stealing' Review

01:00:02 Discussion on 'Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die'

Thank Goodness for Mel Brooks | It's the Pictures 213

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:58:05 GMT

In this episode of It's the Pictures, hosts Max Covill and Evan Crean discuss the life and legacy of Mel Brooks, touching on his impact on comedy and film. They also remember the late Catherine O'Hara, explore Brandon Sanderson's new deal with Apple TV+, and reflect on the significance of Brooks' work, including films like Blazing Saddles and Spaceballs. The conversation highlights the timelessness of Brooks' humor and the influence he has had on generations of comedians.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Snowmageddon

02:58 Super Bowl Excitement and Grammy Thoughts

05:45 Tribute to Catherine O'Hara

08:51 Brandon Sanderson's New Deal with Apple TV+

11:53 Franchise Challenges in Film and TV

14:51 Michael J. Fox's Return to Acting

18:09 Darren Aronofsky and AI Controversy

20:58 Mel Brooks: A Comedy Legend

24:26 Mel Brooks' Early Career and Influences

29:48 The Impact of Mel Brooks' Early Works

35:50 Humor as a Tool for Healing and Commentary

41:08 Breaking Boundaries in Comedy

52:43 Mel Brooks' Legacy and Later Works

01:09:34 Thrillers and Hidden Gems in Film

2026 Most Anticipated Movies | It's the Pictures 212

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:33:23 GMT

Max and Evan discuss their most anticipated films of 2026, Kathleen Kennedy's departure from Lucasfilm, Oscar nominations and awards season, and more. The conversation covers a wide range of film genres and upcoming releases, including horror, thrillers, prestige movies, and highly anticipated films. It also includes film reviews of '28 Years Later: The Bone Temple', 'Oldboy', and 'Shrek'.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Football Banter
05:13 Kathleen Kennedy's Legacy and Future Projects
37:21 Horror and Thrillers
43:17 Prestige Movie: Wild Horse Nine
49:34 Wild Card Films: 'The Bride' and 'I Want Your Sex'
56:04 Most Anticipated Films: 'Disclosure Day' and 'Mother Mary'
01:04:04 Film Review: '28 Years Later: The Bone Temple'

One Banger After Another | It's the Pictures 211

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:28:37 GMT

In this episode of It's the Pictures podcast, hosts Max Covill and Evan Crean discuss the films of Rob Reiner, their holiday movie acquisitions, and the current film awards season. They reflect on their favorite films, including classics and recent releases, while also sharing insights on television highlights from the past year. The conversation transitions into a tribute to Rob Reiner's iconic films, followed by a review of recent movies they've watched and their anticipation for upcoming releases in 2026.

The Best Blu-ray and 4K UHD of 2025 | It's the Pictures 210

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 19:20:44 GMT

Max details some of the best Blu-ray and 4K UHD releases of 2025. Titles include Eyes Wide Shut, Dollars Trilogy, Tron, Dark City, and more.

The Best Movies of 2025 | It's the Pictures 209

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMT

In this episode, hosts Evan and Max discuss the monumental acquisition of Warner Bros. by Netflix, the implications for the film industry, and the excitement surrounding the re-release of Star Wars. They also reflect on their top films of 2025, sharing insight into movies like Sinners, One Battle After Another, Marty Supreme, Weapons, and more.

Chapters

00:00 The Netflix-Warner Bros. Acquisition Shock

11:36 The Excitement of Star Wars' Return

23:39 Top Films of 2025: A Year in Review

01:04:14 Looking Ahead: Anticipated Films and Final Thoughts

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160: Ridley Scott Is More Than Blade Runner and Alien

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 20:03:00 GMT

John and Max talk about Ridley Scott and his entire filmography while his newest movie, Napoleon, hits theaters.

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154: Barbenheimer Preview with Charlie Nash

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 17:05:00 GMT

Max and guest Charlie Nash talk about the biggest movie day of the summer, Barbenheimer Day. First, they discuss the SAG-AFTRA strike, and some Criterion Sale suggestions, and then they dive into the feature. Stay tuned afterwards for thoughts on Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.

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150: Celebrating 100 Years of Disney

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Fri, 12 May 2023 16:59:00 GMT

John and Max celebrate episode 150 by talking about Disney and their 100th anniversary.

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142: Thankful for You with Ethan Warren

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Fri, 18 Nov 2022 16:07:00 GMT

Max is joined by Ethan Warren (@Ethan_Warren_) to talk about some suggestions for Thanksgiving movies. Some classics are mentioned like Planes, Trains, & Automobiles, and The Last Waltz. Stay tuned afterward for what we've been watching that has thoughts on Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile, and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

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132: Sam Raimi and His Movies of Madness with Linda Codega

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Thu, 05 May 2022 14:57:25 GMT

Max and guest Linda Codega (@lincodega) are discussing the filmography of Sam Raimi in honor of his new movie, Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness. Before that, they do a quick Summer 2022 preview. The featured chat is followed by discussions of Our Flag Means Death, The Northman, and The Massive Weight of Unbearable Talent.

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128: Kathryn Bigelow Filmography with Tim Stevens

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Fri, 11 Mar 2022 15:53:39 GMT

John and Max are joined by guest Tim Stevens (@UnGajje) to discuss the films of Kathryn Bigelow. Near Dark, Blue Steel, Hurt Locker, and more are discussed.

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Bonus: Sundance 2022 Part 1

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Mon, 24 Jan 2022 12:00:16 GMT

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Bonus: The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Tue, 21 Dec 2021 16:08:59 GMT

John and Max are discussing the Matrix sequels, Matrix Reloaded and Matrix Resurrections in this new bonus episode. Listen to this one before watching The Matrix Resurrections.

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122: Paul Thomas Anderson and Licorice Pizza with Ethan Warren

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 17:24:13 GMT

Max is joined by guest Ethan Warren (@Ethan_Warren_) of Bright Wall/Dark Room to talk about Paul Thomas Anderson and Warren's upcoming book, The Cinema of Paul Thomas Anderson. First, they discuss the confirmation of Dune: Part Two, then dive into PTA. Finally, reviews for Last Night in Soho and Nine Days finish the episode.

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120: Craig, Daniel Craig

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Tue, 12 Oct 2021 09:30:00 GMT

John and Max are going through the Daniel Craig era of James Bond, ending with thoughts on No Time to Die. Other reviews are included at the end including The Card Counter, Mass, and Lamb.

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117: Year in Film 2001

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 20:47:42 GMT

John and Max are discussing the year in film 2001. Despite launching the film franchises of Harry Potter, Fast & Furious, and Lord of the Rings, it was a pretty lackluster year. The guys try to pick some of their favorites anyways like Ali, In the Bedroom, and Moulin Rogue! Also included are reviews of new documentaries Summer of Soul and Woodstock '99, as well as, The Green Knight and Annette.

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112: Casino Time

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Wed, 12 May 2021 19:24:43 GMT

John and Max talk all about gambling movies this week. Highlighted are some classics like The Hustler and California Split, as well as, some newer titles to the genre. Also stay tuned for the end with reviews for Demon Slayer: Mugen Train, Cliff Walkers, Shiva Baby, and Ishtar.

Gamblers on Criterion Channel:

Gilda (1946), Any Number Can Play (1949), Dark City (1950), The Las Vegas Story (1952), Bob le flambeur (1956), The Hustler (1961), Bay of Angels (1963), Pale Flower (1964), 5 Card Stud (1968), McCabe & Mrs. Miller (1971), California Split (1974), The Gambler (1974), The Killing of a Chinese Bookie (1976), Atlantic City (1980)**, House of Games (1987), Queen of Diamonds (1991), Hard Eight (1996), Croupier (1998)

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SXSW 2021: Dispatch 3

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Thu, 25 Mar 2021 13:00:00 GMT

The final dispatch from the SXSW 2021 film festival is here! The films reviewed include Fruits of Labor, Tom Petty: Somewhere You Feel Free, The Spine of Night, The Sparks Brothers.

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093: Spike Lee and Da 5 Bloods

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Wed, 17 Jun 2020 19:18:34 GMT

"I think it is very important that films make people look at what they've forgotten." - Spike Lee

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This week John and Max are reviewing selections in the filmography of Spike Lee. But first, they address the ongoing unrest in America and the BLM movement and how you can help. Then, they talk about the new dates for the Academy Awards and provide their thoughts on the big move. Finally, they cover some of the films of Spike Lee, including his new feature Da 5 Bloods.

Films featured: Crooklyn, Bamboozled, 25th Hour, Inside Man

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074: Disney Nostalgia Overload

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 18:25:27 GMT

John and Max are talking about the Disney live-action films and their animated counterparts. First, John and Max discuss the Box Office Contest, Criterion Sale, and Summer TV. Then they jump right into a discussion on the Disney Renaissance period from the late 80s - mid 90s and the films of that era that have gotten live-action films. Finally, they play catch up on some new releases.

Trailer: Mulan Feature: Disney Renaissance - Little Mermaid - Beauty & the Beast - Aladdin - Lion King - Mulan What We've Been Watching: John: Sound of Music Trip Max: Ash is Purest White, Fighting With My Family, Wild Rose, Spider-Man: Far From Home Spotify Link: https://t.co/qAJuDI8D6Z

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067: We Are Done With the Oscars

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 21:40:51 GMT

John and Max put a nail in Oscars season 2019. They review the show giving their thoughts on some of the big winners of the night and the biggest surprises. They also talk briefly about the Indie Spirit Awards and new trailers for Rocketman, Yesterday, and a teaser for Irishman. Shout out to the late director Stanley Donen.

Trailer: Rocketman / Yesterday Feature: Recap Oscars Best Picture/Green Book Roma/Netflix/Foreign Film Spike Lee Olivia Colman Regina King No Host Categories Came Back Black Panther Historic Wins What We've Been Watching: Max: Kramer Vs Kramer, Lego Movie 2 John: Big

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066: The Best Year in Cinema? 1999 Series Q1

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 21:35:15 GMT

John and Max are exploring 1999 this year and for the first episode of this series they are looking into the popular movies released during the 1st quarter of that year. The trailer of the week is Frozen 2 and there is some discussion on Netflix's High Flying Bird. Also the academy is getting rid of categories!

Trailer of the week: Frozen 2 Main Feature: 1999 Films Analyse This, October Sky, Cruel Intentions, 10 Things I Hate About You What We've Been Watching: Max: Birds of Passage, Alita: Battle Angel, High Flying Bird John: High Flying Bird

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057: Fall Movie Preview 2018

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Fri, 24 Aug 2018 21:11:53 GMT

With Max's TIFF trip on the horizon, he and John are taking a look at the festival's lineup and the fall movie season more generally and talking about their most-anticipated titles. They've also got thoughts on the new trailer for Alfonso Cuaron's Roma, the death(?) of MoviePass, the "Most Popular Film" Oscar, Crazy Rich Asians, and HBO's Succession.

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056: Disaster Movies 3 - A New Ice Age

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Thu, 09 Aug 2018 16:40:59 GMT

John and Max are continuing their summer series of disaster movies. This time they cover some cold movies with Vertical Limit and Day After Tomorrow. There is an update to the Summer Movie Contest, Star Wars News and more. The trailer of the week is Barry Jenkins "If Beale Street Could Talk." Also John and Max both saw Mission: Impossible - Fallout and give their spoiler thoughts on the new movie!

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058: Lady Gaga, Robert Pattinson, and Ryan Gosling

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Mon, 17 Sep 2018 19:01:00 GMT

Max has returned from TIFF and has plenty of details from the festival. He is joined this week by guest Marshall Shaffer. Both of them attended TIFF and have thoughts on the films that premiered. They also take on the news about Superman and the Most Popular Oscar. Trailer of the week it for The Coen Brothers 'The Ballad of Buster Scruggs.'

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055: This Podcast Will Self-Destruct

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 15:43:11 GMT

John and Max are doing a deep dive into the Mission:Impossible franchise. They are joined by guest, Kristen Lopez. She is a Rotten Tomatoes critic and her work has appeared on The Hollywood Reporter, Roger Ebert, TCM, /Film, Film School Rejects and others.

We start the episode talking about Kristen and her latest works and then go into an informative LA Times article about diversity that Kristen was interviewed for. We then go into the Mission: Impossible movies (everyone except Fallout). We finish with a What We've Been Watching segment.

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052: Cannes Recap with Ella Kemp

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Fri, 01 Jun 2018 02:52:08 GMT

John, Max, and freelance film writer Ella Kemp discuss the highlights of the 2018 Cannes Film Festival. Ella was on sight and shares her takes on a strong lineup of films that includes Shoplifters, BlacKkKlansman, and Under the Silver Lake.

John and Max also talk about how to do a Boba Fett origin story right, trailers for Bohemian Rhapsody and The Sisters Brothers, a few new releases (Solo, Deadpool 2), and the 10th anniversary of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.

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049: Nostalgia and Ready Player One

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Wed, 11 Apr 2018 17:57:43 GMT

John and Max are talking about Nostalgia and Ready Player One.

They start by talking about the end of the NCAA tournament and then tackle the FilmStuck bracket! The trailer of the week is for A24's First Reformed. Then John and Max talked about some of the films that worked as inspiration for Ready Player One, including Back to the Future, The Shining, and more. Then they finish the episode with reviews of two recent films, Isle of Dogs and The Greatest Showman.

Trailer of the week: A24's First Reformed

What We've Been Watching:

Max: Isle of Dogs, The Greatest Showman

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176: Fall Festival Movie Preview 2024

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 13:58:00 GMT

Max and Evan are discussing the movies of the Fall Festivals. This includes movies premiering at TIFF, Venice, NYFF, and BFI. Some of the biggest movies like Anora and Joker 2 are discussed, but there's also others that should be on your radar as well. And if you live in the New England area, IFF Boston runs a Fall Focus festival that gathers many of these movies for your viewing pleasure in Boston.

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199: Adam Sandler Comedies

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 17:02:00 GMT

Max and Evan discuss the early Adam Sandler comedies. Before they dive into movies like Happy Gilmore, Billy Madison, and The Wedding Singer, they discuss some of the latest film news. First, some thoughts on the Emmy nominations. Then, talking about some films added to TIFF 2025, the 50th festival. Finally, an update on the box office game as the last movie, Fantastic Four: First Steps, heads to theaters. Stay tuned afterward for thoughts on the new I Know What You Did Last Summer, KPop Demon Hunters, and Superman.

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193: Play Ball

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 17:16:00 GMT

Max and Evan talk about the Baseball movie. There's a baseball movie for whatever mood you might be in. Max and Evan talk about some recent ones they've been enjoying including Eephus. Also deeper dives into A League of Their Own and Bull Durham. Stay tuned afterwards for some thoughts on the new Ryan Coogler movie, Sinners.

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118: TIFF 2021 Preview

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 15:56:43 GMT

John and Max are discussing this year's Toronto International Film Festival. Stay for the preview of some of the titles you can hope to see in Canada, as well as, discussion on Criterion 4K UHD releases. Reviews are Candyman '21, The Suicide Squad, and Reminiscence.

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073: You've Got A Friend In Me

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Wed, 19 Jun 2019 18:30:35 GMT

Max and Marshall Shaffer (@media_marshall) are revisiting the Toy Story trilogy ahead of Toy Story 4. They discuss the news about a new Star Trek adaptation from Quentin Tarantino. Then the long awaited trailer for Ad Astra, as well as, the trailer for The Shining sequel Doctor Sleep. Finally, they talk about the Toy Story Trilogy and at the end of the show Max reviews Toy Story 4.

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174: Your Guide to Legacy Sequels

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 15:32:00 GMT

Max and Evan are discussing legacy sequels. What are they? What makes them good? When does the formula just not work? Additionally, Max reviews Seven Samurai in 4K, a new IFC Films release Ghostlight, and the new Twisters movie. Meanwhile, Evan reviews the new IFC Films release, Oddity and takes a look back at Loki Season 2 ahead of Deadpool & Wolverine hitting theaters.

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182: Noirvember 2024

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Max and Evan are discussing Noirvember. The term Noirvember was coined by writer Marya E. Gates in 2010 to designate the month of November as a time for spotlighting film noir. Max and Evan share some of their favorites from the 40s and 50s era of Noir, a review of the neo-noir 'The Devil in the Blue Dress', and reviews of more recent TV shows and movies like Disclaimer, Heretic, and Conclave.

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136: Fall Movie Preview Because We Can

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 21:42:38 GMT

John and Max talk about some of the films coming this fall to TIFF and Venice, as well as, some big box office draws. Some of the movies included are Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, The Fabelmans, Avatar, and more.

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184: The Performances of Nicole Kidman

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 18:00:00 GMT

Max and Evan discuss Nicole Kidman's career as one of cinema's great actresses. Before jumping in, they talk about the latest award and how Anora seems to be leading the pack. Finally, they talk about some movies they've watched lately, like Wicked, Moana 2, Flow, and Strange Darling. This is the last episode before the holiday break, so I wish you and yours happy holidays.

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169: Ryan Gosling - From Mickey Mouse to Barbie

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Tue, 07 May 2024 11:00:00 GMT

Max and Evan are discussing the filmography of Ryan Gosling in honor of his new film, The Fall Guy, hitting theaters. They start at the beginning with mentions of Mickey Mouse Club, Murder by Numbers, and The Notebook. They follow his career all the way up to Barbie and celebrate his varied and exciting career. Stay tuned afterwards for discussions on Challengers and Erin Brockovich.

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167: Shaun of the Dead at 20 and Three Flavours Cornetto Trilogy

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 20:12:00 GMT

Max and Evan are talking about the Three Flavors Cornetto Trilogy in honor of the 20th Anniversary of Shaun of the Dead. Also included are conversations about Monkey Man, The People's Joker, and The Abyss.

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148: The Movies of Alfonso Cuaron

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Sun, 02 Apr 2023 16:11:00 GMT

John and Max are going through the filmography of Alfonso Cuaron this week. First, they talk about the Blank Check March Madness bracket, and the release date of Killers of the Flower Moon. Then, they discuss the movies by Alfonso Cuaron including Gravity, Children of Men, and Roma. They finish by discussing John Wick 4 and Rye Lane.

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Bonus: TIFF 2021 Part 2

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 20:00:00 GMT

The second dispatch from the Toronto Internation Film Festival 2021 film festival is here! The films reviewed include Julia, The Rescue, Montana Story, and The Electrical Life of Louis Wain.

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139: A Fond Farewell to TIFF 2022 With Eric Marchen

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 14:47:00 GMT

John and Max are joined by Eric Marchen (@em6211) to wrap up the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival. They discuss the People's Choice winner, The Fabelmans, as well as, many other features they loved during the fest.

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116: The Mummy Franchise

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 18:21:02 GMT

"It's just a book. No harm ever came from reading a book."

John and Max are discussing The Mummy Franchise. In honor of the cast of The Mummy showing up in new features like Black Widow and No Sudden Move, they thought it'd be fun to look back at the late 90s / early 00s series. Also included are reviews for Val, No Sudden Move, and Pig.

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143: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Fri, 16 Dec 2022 16:29:00 GMT

John and Max continue their discussion on The Lord of the Rings series with The Two Towers.

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138: TIFF 2022 Preview - Glass Onion, The Fablemans, and More

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 20:20:54 GMT

John and Max discuss some of the most anticipated titles premiering at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival. Before all that, they discuss $3 movie day at the movies and the Don't Worry Darling drama. Finally, they wrap things up by discussing Jordan Peele's NOPE and three from Stanley Kubrick.

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Bonus: 'Class Action Park', 'Bill & Ted: Face the Music', and 'I'm Thinking of Ending Things' Review

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Wed, 02 Sep 2020 19:42:07 GMT

Bonus Review Time! This time the HBO MAX documentary, Class Action Park, Bill and Ted: Face the Music, and I'm Thinking of Ending Things. Spotify Link: https://t.co/qAJuDI8D6Z Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com

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144: Most Anticipated Movies of 2023

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Fri, 20 Jan 2023 16:51:00 GMT

John and Max make their selections for their most anticipated movies of 2023. Before that, they talk about Avatar: Way of the Water and the state of the awards race. Then, they discuss the movies they were looking forward to in 2022 before jumping into the 2023 slate. Finally, a review of the new Avatar feature.

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135: The Summer of '82

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Sat, 02 Jul 2022 16:59:56 GMT

John and Max talk about the epic summer of 1982. It's the 40th anniversary of classics like E.T. The Extraterrestrial, Blade Runner, The Thing, and others. Before that John and Max talk about some of their favorites of 2022 and the Criterion Collection Sale at B&N. Finally, they talk about some older movies they've been watching like The Town and Max reviews the new Obi-Wan series from Disney+.

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126: Most Anticipated Movies 2022

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Wed, 09 Feb 2022 12:00:46 GMT

John and Max are sharing some of their most anticipated movies of 2022. We look back on our choices from last year and look forward to the future.

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096: Meryl Streep and are movies changing forever?

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 19:23:43 GMT

This week Max and guest Charlie Nash (@ctnash91) are talking about the legend, Meryl Streep. But first, they have a lot of news to cover including the new partnership between AMC Theaters and Universal Pictures, as well as, Mulan moving from theaters to Disney +. Then they go deep on two Meryl Streep films, The Bridges of Madison County and Doubt. Finally, Max reviews the new doc Starting at Zero, and Charlie gives his thoughts on She Dies Tomorrow.

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133: Tom Cruise Top Gun

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Tue, 24 May 2022 11:30:19 GMT

John and Max are discussing some of Tom Cruise's filmography before the launch of Top Gun: Maverick. Come listen to thoughts on The Firm, Vanilla Sky, Days of Thunder, and Top Gun. Also some bonus talk of The Eternals and Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness.

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123: For Your Consideration 2021

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 21:26:23 GMT

John and Max are catching up on some of the buzzed-about titles of 2021. First, they discuss the trailer event for the new Spider-Man movie. Then, some of the massive blockbusters that have come out in 2021. Happy Thanksgiving!

Blockbusters:

Dune, F9, Shang-Chi

Indie Darlings:

Licorice Pizza, Parallel Mothers, Bergman Island, Passing

Musicals:

tick tick Boom!, Jagged

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119: A Trip to the Venice Film Festival '21 with Marshall Shaffer

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Fri, 17 Sep 2021 19:40:27 GMT

Max and Marshall Shaffer are discussing this year's Venice Film Festival. Marshall shares his experience attending the festival for the first time and brings back word on some of the highly anticipated movies of 2021. Expect to hear about Power of the Dog, Spencer, Parallel Mothers, and more. Max also talks briefly about the TIFF 2021 Online experience. You can check out some coverage from TIFF 21 in the two previous bonus episodes.

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Nightstream Part 3 - Black Bear, Festival Wrap-Up

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Tue, 13 Oct 2020 16:00:00 GMT

Nightstream Film Festival is a new genre film festival arriving virtually October 8th - 11th. The festival is a collaboration between five regional film festivals (the Boston Underground Film Festival (MA), Brooklyn Horror Film Festival (NY), North Bend Film Festival (WA), the Overlook Film Festival (LA), and Popcorn Frights Film Festival (FL). This festival is only made possible through these festivals working together in a year where their in-person events were impossible.

Included here is a review of Black Bear (dir. Lawrence Michael Levine) December 4th, 2020. (Available until 10.14 on Nightstream)

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091: Essential Akira Kurosawa

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Thu, 14 May 2020 23:07:58 GMT

John and Max have started a new project during the quarantine. We will be looking at the filmography of different actors/directors and this week is Akira Kurosawa. We also have thoughts on AMC vs. Universal Studios and the latest VOD releases.

Next time we will be highlighting works by Director Alfred Hitchcock. [Rear Window, Foreign Correspondent, North by Northwest, Notorious]

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131: Nicolas Cage Spotlight

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 14:51:53 GMT

John and Max are discussing some movies from Nicolas Cage in honor of his new movie, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, and the new book, Age of Cage by Keith Phipps. Before that, they discuss the Criterion July slate and the Cannes Film Festival announcements. Reviews for The Batman and We're All Going to the World's Fair.

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Bonus: "Borat Subsequent Moviefilm" and "Synchronic" Review

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Fri, 23 Oct 2020 03:21:45 GMT

Bonus Review Time! This time the Amazon Prime release Borat Subsequent Moviefilm gets reviewed. Also being reviewed is the theatrical release, Synchronic. Spotify Link: https://t.co/qAJuDI8D6Z Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com

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095: Steve McQueen (The Actor)

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 16:52:36 GMT

This week John and Max are exploring the filmography of Steve McQueen (the actor). But first, they pay respects to Olivia De Havilland and Regis Philbin. Then, they talk about some classic films by Steve McQueen. Finally, there are some reviews for movies Yes, God, Yes, But I'm a Cheerleader, Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle, and Apple TV+ The Morning Show.

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113: The Duality of Man

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 11:00:00 GMT

John and Max talk all about war movies this week in honor of Memorial Day. Max completes his Stanley Kubrick blindside with a viewing of Full Metal Jacket, while John watches From Here to Eternity and Pearl Harbor. Also stay tuned for the end with reviews for A Quiet Place: Part II and Boyz n the Hood.

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105: Most Anticipated Movies of 2021

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Wed, 20 Jan 2021 12:00:00 GMT

John and Max discuss their most anticpated movies of 2021. It looks a little different this year because many of their picks haven't been released yet! They also discuss the Netflix 2021 slate, the Russell Crowe tweet, and a whole lot more.

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2021 Preview

Max

Action: No Time to Die, M:I 7

Sci-fi: The Eternals, The Matrix 4

Comedy: Everything Everywhere All at Once, Next Goal Wins

Prestige: Three Thousand Years of Longing, Nightmare Alley

Wild Card: The Northman, Triangle of Sadness, Don't Worry Darling

Most Anticipated: The Green Knight, Dune, Candyman

John

Action: Mission: Impossible 7 (Eternals, No Time to Die)

Sci-fi: Bigbug (Matrix 4)

Comedy: Don't Look Up (The French Dispatch, The Eyes of Tammy Faye)

Prestige: Blonde (The United States vs Billie Holliday)

Wild Card: Annette (The Card Counter)

Most Anticipated: Three Thousand Years of Longing

What We've Been Watching

John: News of the World

Max: Taste of Cherry

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Bonus: 'Irresistible' and 'Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga' Review

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Mon, 29 Jun 2020 19:24:46 GMT

Max has another bonus review, this time the new John Stewart film, 'Irresistible', and the new Netflix film, 'Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga' Spotify Link: https://t.co/qAJuDI8D6Z Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com

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079: James Gray Retrospective

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Thu, 10 Oct 2019 21:39:03 GMT

John and Max are talking about the films of James Gray and his newest, Ad Astra. First, they talk about NYFF premiere of The Irishman and Spider-Man returning to the MCU. Then they dive into many of the films of James Gray.

Feature: James Gray Retrospective What We've Been Watching: Max: Downton Abbey, Monos Spotify Link: https://t.co/qAJuDI8D6Z Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com

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109: Simply the Best

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Mon, 29 Mar 2021 19:04:38 GMT

John and Max are back with another episode this time delving into a range of topics from the NCAA March Madness to Oscar Nominees. A lot of ground is covered even if they didn't have an outline this week!

Topics: NCAA, Jessica Walter, Black Widow, Oscar Nominees

John: Zack Snyder's Justice League

Max: Tina

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SXSW 2021: Dispatch 2

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Mon, 22 Mar 2021 01:23:29 GMT

The second dispatch from the SXSW 2021 film festival is here! The films reviewed include Ninjababy, Language Lessons, and Recovery.

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Sundance 2021: Final and Awards

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Thu, 04 Feb 2021 13:00:00 GMT

The final dispatch from the Sundance 2021 film festival is here! The films reviewed include Marvelous and the Black Hole, Land, Mayday, My Name is Pauli Murray, and Kings of Zaatari.

Also included are some of the big winners of the festival!

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108: You say Soderbergh, I say Soderbergh with Danny Bowes

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Sat, 13 Mar 2021 14:00:00 GMT

John and Max are joined by Danny Bowes (@bybowes) to discuss the filmography of Steven Soderbergh. First they discuss a new channel on The Criterion Channel streaming service and then they dive into the works of one the most fascinating directors over the last three decades.

Steven Soderbergh:

Episode 36: Logan Lucky, Episode 66: High Flying Bird, Episode 94: Erin Brockovich and Traffic

Max: Sex, Lies, Videotape , The Limey

John: Out of Sight, Contagion

Danny: The Limey, The Underneath

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088: Kelly Reichardt Retrospective

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Thu, 19 Mar 2020 17:58:37 GMT

John and Max are surviving as best they can while also taking in some movies. They are deep into COVID-19 and they discuss some of the effects it has had on the movie industry. Then they talk about the filmography of Kelly Reichardt in honor of her rescheduled new film, FIRST COW. Finally, Max talks about some recent 2020 releases and John continues his quest through Tony Scott's filmography.

Feature: Kelly Reichardt Retrospective Old Joy Wendy and Lucy Meek's Cutoff Certain Women What We've Been Watching: John: The Fan, Enemy of the State, Spy Game Max: Invisible Man, Emma. Spotify Link: https://t.co/qAJuDI8D6Z Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com

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Bonus Episode: Conversation with THE RIDER's Brady Jandreau

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 18:09:08 GMT

Max is talking to THE RIDER star Brady Jandreau.

THE RIDER is now available on DVD and Digital. Listen here to get information into the production and Brady's experience with acting.

This is a bonus episode that runs a little shorter than normal.

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048: 1 Up for Video Game Movies

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Fri, 23 Mar 2018 19:59:57 GMT

In honor of Tomb Raider, John and Max discuss video game movies, movies made to feel like videos, the best video games based on movies, and other similar topics.

They also share some thoughts on the new trailer for Sorry to Bother You, the insanity of a 31-hour Marvel marathon, and March Madness.

What We've Been Watching:

John: Thor Ragnarok, Justice League

Max: Election, A Wrinkle in Time

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183: The 2024 Gift List

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 09:00:00 GMT

Max and Evan are discussing their selections for the gift-giving season. For whatever holiday you celebrate, they have movie-themed gifts for you. There's also a discussion on the box office returns of Wicked and Gladiator 2. And finally a what we've been watching segment with discussions on Juror #2, Love Lies Bleeding, and Gladiator 2.

(Note: Sorry for the poor audio on Max's track. The recording software defaulted to the laptop as the microphone.)

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156: Fall Film Preview 2023 - TIFF, Venice, NYFF, and more

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 19:04:00 GMT

John and Max talk about the upcoming slate of Fall movies premiering at TIFF, Venice, NYFF, and more.

Some of the movies discussed:

Maestro

The Killer

Priscilla

Poor Things

Ferrari

Hit Man

The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial

The Boy and the Heron

Foe

The Holdovers

Saltburn

May December

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081: 2019 Fall Catch-Up

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Sat, 23 Nov 2019 23:11:55 GMT

John and Max are playing catch-up with the films of 2019. This episode contains thoughts on Disney +, Terminator: Dark Fate, The Lighthouse, and much more. Happy Thanksgiving!!

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145: Our Favorite Movies of '22 with Brian Skutle

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 12:00:00 GMT

John and Max are joined by guest Brian Skutle (@skutlelemur) to discuss some of their favorite movies of '22. Before that, they discuss the AMC Sightline program, Super Bowl Trailers, and Viola Davis EGOT.

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110: Almodovar Loves Women with Oluwatayo Adewole

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 14:27:24 GMT

John and Max are joined this week by guest Oluwatayo Adewole (@naijaprince21) to discuss the films of Pedro Almodovar. First, they talk about the big Knives Out deal for Netflix. Then, they dive into Almodovar's world.

Featured:

Pedro Almodovar

Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, All About My Mother, Volver, Pain + Glory, Law of Desire, Talk to Her

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080: 1999 Series Q4 with Author Brian Raftery

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Thu, 07 Nov 2019 19:53:01 GMT

Max talks with special guest Brian Raftery about the 4th Quarter of 1999 releases for their 20th anniversary. There are reviews of some of the new TV offerings from Apple + and then the interview.

**Stay tuned after the interview to hear Max's thoughts on The Irishman**

Feature: 1999 4th Qtr with Best. Movie. Year. Ever. Author Brian Raftery Fight Club The Insider Magnolia What We've Been Watching: Max: The Irishman

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069: The Best Year in Cinema? 1999 Series Q2

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Sat, 13 Apr 2019 16:55:04 GMT

The Nice Episode. John and Max tackle the 2nd Quarter of 1999 releases for their 20th anniversary. There are some tiny films here you might've heard of. They also talk about the new trailer for DC's Joker movie and the new movie from the director of YOUR NAME. Finally, Max talks about new releases from NEON and IFC Midnight, while John talks about Jurassic Park: The Lost World of all things.

Trailer: Joker Weathering With You Feature: 1999 2nd Qtr Election The Mummy Star Wars: The Phantom Menace Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me Big Daddy What We've Been Watching: Max: Shazam!, Amazing Grace (from NEON), The Wind (IFC Midnight) John: Lost World: Jurassic Park Nice.

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Sundance 2021: Day 1 and 2

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Sat, 30 Jan 2021 17:56:08 GMT

The first dispatch from the Sundance 2021 film festival is here! The films reviewed include CODA, Summer of Soul, One for the Road, Cryptozoo, and How it Ends.

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084: Year in Review 2019

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Thu, 16 Jan 2020 20:58:54 GMT

John and Max are talking about 2019 in film. Picks 1-10 are made, friendships are destroyed, and Star Wars are discussed. There is also some great news from the world of film.

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Yorgos Lanthimos and Emma Stone with Amelia Emberwing | It's the Pictures 207

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 12:00:00 GMT

In this episode of the It's the Pictures podcast, Max Covill is joined by guest Amelia Emberwing to delve into the collaborations between director Yorgos Lanthimos and actress Emma Stone. Before that they discuss The Mummy 4 news, Chloe Zhao and Manga adaptations, and a new Miss Piggy movie.

They explore the films, including 'The Favourite' and 'Poor Things', discussing themes, performances, and the unique storytelling styles of Lanthimos. The conversation also touches on the recent films 'Kinds of Kindness' and 'Bugonia', analyzing their narratives and the implications of their endings.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest
01:07 Exploring Yorgos Lanthimos and Emma Stone's Collaborations
02:38 News in the Entertainment Industry
17:35 Deep Dive into 'The Favourite'
27:12 Analysis of 'Poor Things' and Its Themes
35:03 Visual Storytelling Techniques
38:58 Critique of 'Kinds of Kindness'
40:45 Discussion on 'Bugonia'
43:10 Character Analysis and Themes
46:25 Spoiler Discussion on 'Bugonia'
53:54 Final Thoughts on Yorgos Lanthimos' Work
59:48 What We've Been Watching, including Hazbin Hotel and Nobody Wants This

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Paul Thomas Anderson Redux and One Battle After Another | It's the Pictures 204

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 17:22:00 GMT

Max and Evan discuss the filmography of Paul Thomas Anderson. Before they go from Hard Eight to One Battle After Another, they talk about the latest in film and television. Jimmy Kimmel is back on air, a new Spaceballs 2 photo emerges, and The Social Network is getting a sequel.

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Magnolia (1999)
Punch-Drunk Love (2002)
There Will Be Blood (2007)
The Master (2012)
Inherent Vice (2014)
Phantom Thread (2017)
Licorice Pizza (2021)
One Battle After Another (2025)

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TIFF 2025 Wrap Up | It's the Pictures 203

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 12:59:00 GMT

Max shares his thoughts on some of the other movies he saw during the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF 2025). Before that the news of Robert Redford's passing, raves for Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another, Jimmy Kimmel put "on hold," and the TIFF's People's Choice Winner. Stay tuned afterwards for the additional coverage out of the Venice Film Festival. Movies covered include:

The Testament of Ann Lee
Bad Apples
Wake Up Dead Man
Rental family
Arco
Love+War
EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert
The Secret Agent
Hamnet
Frankenstein
The Smashing Machine
Newport and the Great Folk Dream

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Hayao Miyazaki with Toussaint Egan | It's the Pictures 200

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 18:15:00 GMT

Max and Evan are joined by guest Toussaint Egan to discuss the post-2000s output from the director Hayao Miyazaki. Before they dive into movies like Spirited Away, The Boy and the Heron, and Howl's Moving Castle, they discuss some of the latest film news. Then comes the finale of the Summer Box Office game. Stay tuned afterward for thoughts on the new movies like The Naked Gun and a lot more. Check out episode 191 of the It's the Pictures podcast if you want more Hayao Miyazaki coverage. #hayaomiyazaki #studioghibli

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TIFF 2022 Part 2: Women Talking, Glass Onion, The Fabelmans

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Tue, 13 Sep 2022 17:40:12 GMT

Max is covering the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival. This is the second of three audio packages from the festival.

Films covered:

Women Talking
Return to Seoul
Glass Onion
The Fabelmans

TIFF 2022 Part 1: Triangle of Sadness, Broker, Weird: The Al Yankovich Story

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Sat, 10 Sep 2022 04:21:09 GMT

Max is covering the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival. This is the first of two audio packages from the festival.

Films covered:

Triangle of Sadness

Broker

Corsage

Weird: The Al Yankovich Story

The Lost King

This Place

177: The Creative Mind of Tim Burton

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 17:50:00 GMT

Max and Evan are discussing director Tim Burton in honor of the new release, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice opening in theaters. First, they talk about some movies making waves at Telluride and Venice. Then, they focus on Burton classics like Pee-Wee's Big Adventure, Beetlejuice, Batman Returns, and Big Fish. Stay tuned afterwards for what they've been watching.

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Bonus: 'The Painter and the Thief' Review

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Thu, 21 May 2020 16:00:00 GMT

Max had one more review for the episode, but the idea was to keep it closer to the release of the film. 'The Painter and the Thief' launches on May 22nd on VOD from Neon.

075: There's CATS in my TIFF

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Thu, 25 Jul 2019 20:50:12 GMT

Max is joined by special guest Valerie Ettenhofer (@aandeandval). They discuss some of the hot trailers from SDCC and the first titles announced for TIFF 2019. But first, they cover the news on new Mad Max movies and Marvel Phase 4. Then trailers for IT: Chapter 2, Top Gun, and Cats. Finally, a discussion on the slate of films announced for TIFF.

Trailer: IT: Chapter 2 Top Gun: Maverick Cats Feature: TIFF First Look Knives Out, Jojo Rabbit, Uncut Gems, Joker, The Goldfinch What We've Been Watching: Val: Fast Color Max: The Lion King Spotify Link: https://t.co/qAJuDI8D6Z

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Get Your Knives Out for Thanksgiving | It's the Pictures 208

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 13:00:00 GMT

In this episode of the It's the Pictures podcast, Max Covill and Evan Crean discuss the three movies in the Knives Out franchise. Before that they discuss Muppets Knives Out, Poker Face cancelation, and Warner Bros for sale.

The feature this week is a discussion on Knives Out, Glass Onion, and Wake Up Dead Man. Stay tuned afterwards for some thoughts on A House of Dynamite, If I Had Legs I'd Kick You, and the Apple TV+ series Down Cemetery Road.

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Keanu Reeves Filmography with Andrew Crump | It's the Pictures 206

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 14:25:00 GMT

Max and Evan are joined by Journalist and BOFCA member, Andrew Crump. First, they discuss Jane Schoenbrun's new adaptation of Black Hole and Stranger Things. Then, Keanu Reeves movies, minus John Wick and The Matrix. Stay tuned after the credits for What You've Been Watching, as the guys discuss HIM, John Woo movies, and Little Amelie.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
03:58 Discussion on Jane Schoenbrun's Upcoming Projects
09:39 Stranger Things and Its Cultural Impact
17:30 Keanu Reeves: A Look at His Filmography
27:14 Exploring Keanu's Lesser-Known Films
35:11 Keanu's Acting Style and Public Persona
40:58 The Impact of Celebrity Reputation
43:23 Consumerism and Celebrity Influence
45:52 Contrasting Celebrity Personas
48:36 Exploring Keanu Reeves' Filmography
52:40 Diving into Keanu's Lesser-Known Roles
57:51 The Complexity of Keanu's Characters
01:03:41 Personal Reflections on Keanu Reeves
01:08:33 Recent Movie Recommendations
01:13:45 John Woo's Cinematic Legacy
01:19:11 Exploring New Releases and Animation

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Bonus: The Lord of the Rings Trilogy

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 16:48:00 GMT

John and Max discuss the Lord of the Rings trilogy, a compilation of previous episodes.

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179: Time for Scares with Horror for Weenies Author Emily Hughes

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 15:59:00 GMT

Join Max and Evan as they welcome guest Emily Hughes (@emilyhughes.bsky.social) to the show, diving into her new novel Horror for Weenies. Emily shares her insights on horror, how she came to love the genre, and some neat facts about her novel. Stick around after the interview for an in-depth review of Megalopolis and plenty more surprises!

*Note: We did have some recording issues. Max edited around them, but please excuse any errors.

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175: Is it Video Game or Videogame?

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 17:00:06 GMT

Max and Evan are discussing video game movies from the '00s. Join them while they discuss some good game adaptations and some awful ones as well. We'll see what kind of video game movie Borderlands turns out to be. Stay tuned for what we've been watching as Max and Evan discuss Deadpool & Wolverine.

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168: Summer Movie Contest 2024

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 17:12:00 GMT

Max and Evan are bringing back an old feature called the Summer Movie Game. Max and Evan take turns selecting movies and at the end of the summer they'll see which set of five has the highest domestic box office for the summer. Before all that they talk about the Cannes Film Festival, Cinema Con, Keanu Reeves, and more. Stay tuned afterward for talks on Civl War and The Conversation.

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164: Alex Garland with Tom Knoblauch

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 16:04:00 GMT

Max and John are joined by guest Tom Knoblauch to talk about the movies written and directed by Alex Garland.

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155: Oppenheimer and Barbie 4 Real

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 14:45:00 GMT

John and Max talk about their thoughts on the two biggest movies around, Oppenhiemer and Barbie. Max also reviews the new NC-17 release from Mubi, Passages.

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149: Summer Movie Game 2023

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 17:55:00 GMT

John and Max are bringing back an old feature called the Summer Movie Game. John and Max take turns selecting movies and at the end of the summer they'll see which set of five has the highest domestic box office for the summer. Before all that they talk about the Cannes Film Festival and the big box office take for The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Stay tuned afterward for thoughts on Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, and American Hustle.

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137: Sight and Sound Best Movies Selections

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Fri, 12 Aug 2022 15:22:44 GMT

John and Max discuss some of their favorite movies as they make selections for the Sight and Sound Best Movies list. They also discuss the DC/Batgirl news. Tune in for discussions on Spielberg, Mann, Coen Brothers, Kubrick, and a whole lot more.

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134: Cannes You Feel it in the Air Tonight with Emilio Diaz

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Thu, 09 Jun 2022 15:07:19 GMT

John and Max are joined by guest Emilio Diaz (@imlaughalone) to discuss the Cannes Film Festival 2022. First, we discussed some of the latest news and headlines, and then we jumped into the winners of Cannes and some of the films Emilio saw during the fest.

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129: Award Season Selections and Spider-Man: No Way Home

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 16:04:09 GMT

John and Max are making their predictions for the 2022 Oscars, an event that they're dreading. Stay tuned afterward for thoughts on Spider-Man: No Way Home. Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com itsthepictures.substack.com Download the episode today and tweet at John and Max (@itsthepicpod).

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Bonus: Sundance 2022 Part 2

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 16:34:19 GMT

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125: Best Movies of 2021

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Mon, 17 Jan 2022 18:51:22 GMT

John and Max are bringing in 2022, but announcing their favorite movies of 2021.

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115: Fast and Furious Retrospective with Abby Olcese

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Tue, 29 Jun 2021 04:06:50 GMT

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John and Max are joined by guest Abby Olcese (@abbyolcese) to discuss the Fast and Furious franchise. Whether you prefer Tokyo Drift, Fast 5, Furious 7, or F9 we talk about all the wacky movies in one of the biggest franchises on the planet. Also included are reviews for Zola, In the Heights, False Positive, and Warrior TV Series.

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SXSW 2021: Dispatch 1

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 16:24:32 GMT

The first dispatch from the SXSW 2021 film festival is here! The films reviewed include Demi Lovato: Dancing with the Devil and Broadcast Signal Intrusion.

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104: Good Riddance 2020

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Wed, 30 Dec 2020 17:11:02 GMT

John and Max discuss a little bit of everything this episode. Discussion on Fantasy Football, Hot Stove Baseball, Christmas gifts, and more. But you come here for movies right? We have those too with discussions on Nomadland and Wonder Woman 1984. Hoping for a great 2021 for everyone.

What We've Been Watching

Max: The Beastmaster

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102: 007 Sean Connery

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 03:04:41 GMT

John and Max cover the Sean Connery era of James Bond films. Before they get there they talk about the Wonder Woman 1984 news. Then, the featured discussion. Finally, John and Max cover some films they've been watching including The American President, The Twentieth Century, and Mank.

007:

Dr. No, From Russia With Love, Goldfinger, Thunderball, You Only Live Twice, Diamonds are Forever.

What We've Been Watching

Max: The Twentieth Century, Mank

John: The American President

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Nightstream Part 1 - Lapsis, Dinner in America, Bleed with me

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Mon, 12 Oct 2020 01:25:01 GMT

Included here is capsule reviews of:

Lapsis (dir.Noah Hutton), Dinner in America (dir. Adam Rehmeier), Bleed with Me (dir. Amelia Moses)

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Nightstream Film Festival Preview

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Wed, 30 Sep 2020 20:22:05 GMT

Included here is a preview of Max's most anticipated films of the festival. Badges are available now. (https://nightstream.org/)

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099: Where we attempt a Fall Movie Preview

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Wed, 23 Sep 2020 16:42:58 GMT

John and Max are attempting to do a Fall Preview. Attempting because 2020 has been unlike any other year. They start with some highlights from the Emmy awards, and then they talk about the buzzed about films from Venice and Toronto film festivals. Included are discussions of Nomadland, One Night in Miami, The Father, and No Time to Die. Please VOTE.

What We've Been Watching

Max: Time, Kajillionaire

John: Waking Ned Devine

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097: Summer Movies for a lost summer

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Fri, 28 Aug 2020 09:00:00 GMT

John is back and the two hosts are joined this week by guest Jared Gores (@jgoresy). Max, John, and Jared talk about the war between critics, capitalism, and the pandemic. How dumb is it that movie theaters are opening? Then, they take turns talking about some of their favorite or relevant Summer movies. Since we didn't really have a Summer movie season, why don't you take in some of these suggestions!

John: X-Men Series

Max: Inception and Raiders of the Lost Arc

Jared: Miami Vice and Y Tu Mamá También

What We've Been Watching

Max: Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure

Jared: Marie Antoinette

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Bonus: 'First Cow', 'The Beach House', 'Relic' Reviews

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Thu, 09 Jul 2020 22:22:08 GMT

Max has another bonus review segment this week. First, is the latest from A24, Kelly Reichardt's First Cow. Second, a new horror film that has just made its debut on Shudder, The Beach House. Finally, IFC Films has a new VOD with Relic. A crazy week for new releases. Spotify Link: https://t.co/qAJuDI8D6Z Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com

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092: Alfred Hitchcock Gems

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 10:00:00 GMT

John and Max have started a new project during the quarantine. This week they are reviewing selections in the filmography of Alfred Hitchcock. Also included is a small review of HBO Max, news on Tenet and Disney +, and even a new Scorsese movie!

Next time we will be highlighting works by Director Spike Lee.

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090: We are here in our homes watching movies

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Wed, 29 Apr 2020 23:48:24 GMT

John and Max continue to watch films while we are all quarantining in our homes. John finishes his great Tony Scott project, while Max digs into some new documentaries that have been coming out for streaming. We also have thoughts on the big ESPN doc series, The Last Dance, and Pixar's Onward.

We have a new project where we will be highlighting works by a Director/Actor! This time, Akira Kurosawa

What We've Been Watching: John: Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome, Witches of Eastwick, Onward, The Last Dance, The Taking of Pelham One Two Three Max: Selah and the Spades, The Last Dance, Spaceship Earth, Beastie Boys Story Spotify Link: https://t.co/qAJuDI8D6Z Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com

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087: Performances of the 2010s

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Fri, 28 Feb 2020 22:31:06 GMT

John and Max are talking about the best performances of the 2010s this week. Did your favorite make the cut?

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086: Most Anticipated Films of 2020

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Fri, 14 Feb 2020 16:28:00 GMT

John and Max are wrapping up the 2019 award season and beginning the hype on 2020 films. First, the surprising Best Picture winner and their thoughts on the Academy Awards presentation. Then, they jump into the new film year. What will be this year's Lucy in the Sky?

Feature:

2020 Preview What We've Been Watching: John: Days of Thunder, Revenge, The Last Boy Scout (Tony Scott marathon) Max: Birds of Prey Spotify Link: https://t.co/qAJuDI8D6Z Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com

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083: Best of the Decade 2010s

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Mon, 23 Dec 2019 23:45:28 GMT

John and Max are discussing the best films of the 2010s. They go through their top 10 features and also have some lists from some fellow guests of the podcast.

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Bonus - TIFF19 Day 6

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Thu, 12 Sep 2019 19:24:04 GMT

Brief reports from TIFF 2019 continues with thoughts on movies seen on day 6. Films discussed include Uncut Gems, Joker, The Report, and Waved.

Thoughts on DAY 6

UNCUT GEMS

JOKER

THE REPORT

WAVES

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072: Cannes You Feel the Heat

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Fri, 31 May 2019 02:59:03 GMT

John and Max are diving into the Cannes film festival. We discuss the big winners of the fest and what you'll want to watch from the festival. But first they discuss the new Christopher Nolan movie Tenet and Dark Crystal Prequel news. Then the trailer of the week for Terminator: Dark Fate. A deep dive into the Cannes Film Festival. And plenty of new reviews.

Trailer: Terminator: Dark Fate Feature: Cannes Film Festival 2019 recap What We've Been Watching: John:Thief Max: Longshot, Booksmart, Memories of Murder Spotify Link: https://t.co/qAJuDI8D6Z Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com

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064: Most Anticipated Films of 2019

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Thu, 10 Jan 2019 20:55:43 GMT

John and Max are starting 2019 with listing some of the films they are most excited for. First, the news about the Golden Globes winners. Then, John and Max go into what the anticipated films from last year looked like. Then they go into their list!

Max Action: John Wick C3, Gemini Man Sci-fi: Lucy in the Sky, Star Wars 9 Comedy: JoJo Rabbit, Uncut Gems Prestige: The Last Thing He Wanted, Once Upon A Time in Hollywood Wild Card: Waves, Parasite, Antlers Most Anticipated: Us, The Truth HM: Knives Out, Avengers Endgame, Triple Frontier John Action - Captain Marvel, Avengers: Endgame, Triple Frontier Sci-fi - Star Wars: Episode IX, The Lighthouse (little bit of a stretch, but i'm putting it here anyway), Proxima Comedy - The Beach Bum, Toy Story 4, Downhill, Going Places Prestige - The Laundromat, Little Women, The Goldfinch, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood Wild Card - Velvet Buzzsaw, Uncut Gems, Queen and Slim #1 - Us What We've Been Watching: Max: Aquaman, BumbleBee John: Boy Erased, Active Measures, Dark Money

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062: End of Year Feast

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Mon, 03 Dec 2018 21:10:39 GMT

John and Max are taking a look at some of the films of 2018. They've also got thoughts on the new trailer for Disney's Lion King. They even discuss some things this year they are thankful for.

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059: "They made you feel cool. And hey, I met you. You are not cool."

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Mon, 01 Oct 2018 17:12:24 GMT

John and Max are talking music movies in honor of A Star is Born. We cover four of our favorites including: Once, Almost Famous, School of Rock, and A Hard Day's Night. The trailer of the week is Creed 2 and Captain Marvel. We've also been watching some movies lately so look for our thoughts on Ocean's 8 and Widows at the end.

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054: Mid-Year Favorites 2018

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Thu, 12 Jul 2018 20:45:01 GMT

John and Max are recapping some of their favorite movies of 2018. First, a discussion about the latest with Moviepass and the Criterion Sale. Then, John and Max talk about their top five favorites of the year thus far. Finally, they discuss some of the recent films they've seen like Game Night, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, and Ant-Man and the Wasp.

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050: Anyone Named Tully Around Here?

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Fri, 20 Apr 2018 17:22:52 GMT

Max and Guest Marshall Shaffer are talking about Jason Reitman films.

They start by talking about the Cannes Film Festival announcements. The trailer of the week is for Disney's Solo: A Star Wars Story. Then Max and Marshall talked about some of the films directed by Jason Reitman in anticipation of his new film Tully. Some of the films discussed include: Thank You For Smoking, Juno, Up in the Air, Young Adult, and those other two he directed.

Trailer of the week: Solo: A Star Wars Story

What We've Been Watching:

Marshall: Lean on Pete

Max: A Quiet Place, Blockers

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198: The One True Superman

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 17:06:00 GMT

Max and Evan discuss the Christopher Reeve Superman movies. Before they dive into Superman, Superman II, and Superman III, they discuss some of the latest film news. First, an acknowledgement of the NYT top 100 of the 21st century poll. Then, a director has been hired for James Bond and an update on the Summer Box Office Game. Stay tuned afterward for a review of Jurassic World Rebirth and more.

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157: TIFF '23 Wrap, WGA Wins, and Taylor Swift Dominance with Matthew St. Clair

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 16:47:00 GMT

Max and guest Matthew St.Clair (@filmguy619) talk about the WGA strike, Taylor Swift, and some of their favorite movies from TIFF '23.

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151: Guardians of the Galaxy Trilogy with Megan Kearns

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Tue, 23 May 2023 16:08:00 GMT

Max is joined by BOFCA member and Spoilerpiece Theater Co-host Megan Kearns to discuss the Guardians of the Galaxy Trilogy of films. First, there's a brief discussion about the Cannes Film Festival and the removal of TV/Movies from Disney+. Stay tuned at the end for a discussion on the new movies Air and Blackberry.

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197: Summer Reviews on 28 Years Later, The Life of Chuck, and more

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 16:08:00 GMT

Max does a solo episode as he talks about the latest news in the film industry, the summer box office game, and reviews some recent theater releases in 28 Years Later and The Life of Chuck.

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130: Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind with Rebecca Long

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Fri, 08 Apr 2022 15:00:28 GMT

Max and guest Rebecca Long (@Bex_Long) are discussing the Studio Ghibli movie, Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind. Before that, they discuss the Oscars' results and list off some memorable performances from Bruce Willis. Also discussed: Severance, Jackass Forever, Romancing the Stone Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com itsthepictures.substack.com

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094: Year in Review 2000

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Wed, 08 Jul 2020 21:17:14 GMT

This week John and Max remember the year 2000 and many of the films of that year celebrating their 20th anniversary. What was your favorite movie from 2000? Also included are some recent headlines in the world of film and a review of the new Hulu film, Palm Springs.

The Year 2000

Max: Almost Famous, Erin Brockovich, Gladiator

John: Traffic, What Lies Beneath, Charlie's Angels, MI:2, Perfect Storm

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082: Go See A Star War

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Tue, 10 Dec 2019 23:09:19 GMT

John and Max are talking about the Star Wars series of films ahead of Star Wars: Episode IX The Rise Of Skywalker. First, they discuss some of the first awards of the season for this year's crop of films. Then, they cover the trailer of the week, Black Widow. Finally, they talk about the films of the Star Wars universe and debate over whether Episode VII or Episode VIII is superior.

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085: Movies of Awards Season Past

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 18:25:43 GMT

John and Max are talking about some of the Best Picture winners of the past. With the big award show coming up, they thought it'd be a good idea to look at some of the better winners of the golden statue. First, they talk about the Sundance Film Festival 2020 and some of the big deals that went down. Followed by some notable Best Picture winners.

Feature: 1964 - My Fair Lady 1972 - The Godfather 1984 - Amadeus 1991 - The Silence of the Lambs What We've Been Watching: John: Tony Scott marathon + Beverly Hills Cop trilogy Max: Soylent Green / Westworld (Criterion Channel 70's Sci-fi) Spotify Link: https://t.co/qAJuDI8D6Z Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com

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070: It's a Disney World After All

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 17:59:19 GMT

John and Max are joined once again by Charlie Nash. The three of them partake in the 4th annual Summer Movie Contest. First though they talk about what's new with Disney including the new Disney streaming service, Disney +. Then they move on to the trailer of the week with Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Finally, picks are made for the Summer Movie Contest. Who will win this year?

Trailer: Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Feature: Summer Movie Contest 4 John - Avengers: Endgame Secret Life of Pets 2 Fast & Furious: Hobbs and Shaw Dark Phoenix Once Upon a Time in Hollywood Max - Toy Story 4 Spider-Man: Far From Home Detective Pikachu Rocketman Yesterday Charlie - Lion King Aladdin Godzilla: King of Monsters Men in Black: International John Wick 3 What We've Been Watching: Charlie: Her Smell Charlie can be found on Twitter @ctnash91

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076: Quentin Tarantino Retrospective

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Wed, 07 Aug 2019 16:44:13 GMT

John and Max are going deep into the films of Quentin Tarantino. But first, they are talking about Criterion Spine 1000, the news from the Fall Film Festivals, and some new trailers. The trailers are for Martin Scorsese's 'The Irishmen' and Robert Eggers 'The Lighthouse.' Then they dive into some Tarantino classics like Pulp Fiction, Jackie Brown, Kill Bill Vol.1, and Inglourious Basterds. Finally, some thoughts on Once Upon a Time in... Hollywood.

Trailer: The Irishmen and The Lighthouse Feature: Quentin Tarantino Retrospective Films Featured: Jackie Brown, Pulp Fiction, Kill Bill Vol.1, Inglourious Basterds Once Upon a Time in... Hollywood thoughts (Spoiler-Free) Spotify Link: https://t.co/qAJuDI8D6Z

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053: We Don't Have an Outline This Time

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Wed, 27 Jun 2018 18:57:24 GMT

John and Max are just shooting the sh*t this time with a free-flowing conversation on movie news, trailers, summer box office, and an assortment of new releases, including Ocean's 8, First Reformed, and The Rider.

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171: Richard Linklater and Hit Man with Odie Henderson

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 17:00:00 GMT

Max and Evan are discussing the filmography of Richard Linklater with guest Odie Henderson of The Boston Globe and author of Black Caesars and Foxy Cleopatras. Films discussed include Slacker, Dazed and Confused, Before Trilogy, Last Flag Flying, and Hit Man.

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163: Most Anticipated Movies of 2024

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 17:27:00 GMT

Max and John talk about the 2024 slate of movies. What movies are we excited for? Listen and find out.

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TIFF 2022 Part 3: The Menu, The Whale, One Fine Morning

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 15:00:59 GMT

Max is covering the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival. This is the third of three audio packages from the festival.

Films covered:

The Menu
One Fine Morning
Chevalier
The Whale

065: Try To Get Excited for The Oscars

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Mon, 28 Jan 2019 19:53:56 GMT

John and Max are making their selections for the 2019 Oscars. With the nominations hot off the press, they go through and pick the favorites for each category. We also had a new trailer of the week and some thoughts on some documentaries.

Trailer: Spider-Man: Far From Home Feature: 2019 Oscar Nominations What We've Been Watching: Max: Fyre, Fyre Fraud John: Fyre Spoiler talk for "Where'd You Go, Bernadette?"

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063: The Best Movies of 2018

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Tue, 18 Dec 2018 21:14:13 GMT

Max and Valerie Ettenhofer reveal the best films of 2018. John couldn't make it, but we have his list here as well. Max and Val talk about the new Avengers: End Game trailer and then go into each of their top 10 lists for 2018.

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170: Ryan Reynolds The Man Known as Deadpool with Chris Polley

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Wed, 22 May 2024 11:00:00 GMT

Max and Evan are discussing the filmography of Ryan Reynolds with guest Chris Polley of the Film Trace podcast. Films discussed include Mississippi Grind, Buried, The Adam Project, The Proposal, Free Guy, IF, and Deadpool 1 & 2.

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180: The Master of Horror John Carpenter

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 14:52:00 GMT

Max and Evan are discussing director John Carpenter and his killer filmography including movies Halloween, The Thing, Starman, Christine, Big Trouble in Little China, and more.

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John Candy and I Like Me | It's the Pictures 205

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 19:36:00 GMT

Max and Evan discuss the filmography of John Candy in honor of the new documentary, I Like Me, now airing on Amazon Prime Video. First, they discuss the late Diane Keaton and the mark she left on cinema. Then, they talk about new movies in the Ocean's 11 franchise, a Sigourney Weaver Alien return, and a national rollout of Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair. Stay tuned after the credits for What You've Been Watching, as the guys discuss Tron: Ares and Weapons.

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Bonus: 'Train to Busan' and 'Train to Busan Presents: Peninsula'

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Fri, 21 Aug 2020 16:31:09 GMT

Max has another bonus review, this time the Korean horror film, 'Train to Busan' and its new sequel, 'Train to Busan Presents: Peninsula.' Spotify Link: https://t.co/qAJuDI8D6Z Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com

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Sundance 2021: Day 2 and 3

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Tue, 02 Feb 2021 01:58:13 GMT

The second dispatch from the Sundance 2021 film festival is here! The films reviewed include In the Earth, Strawberry Mansion, Playing with Sharks, Flee, and Ailey.

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078: The Best Year in Cinema? 1999 Series Q3

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Thu, 19 Sep 2019 16:26:34 GMT

John and Max tackle the 3rd Quarter of 1999 releases for their 20th anniversary. There are discussions about Fantasy Football, adventures from TIFF, some spicy takes from John, and new trailers. This week's trailers are for James Mangold's Ford V Ferrari and Todd Haynes' Dark Waters. Finally, the long-awaited discussion of Once Upon a Time in...Hollywood.

**Stay tuned after the episode to hear reviews from Max for films from TIFF.**

Trailer: Ford V Ferrari Dark Waters Feature: 1999 3rd Qtr Eyes Wide Shut Sixth Sense Blair Witch American Beauty What We've Been Watching: Max: Hustlers John: Once Upon a Time in... Hollywood

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060: A Giant Leap for Mankind

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Tue, 16 Oct 2018 21:16:20 GMT

John and Max are talking space travel movies for First Man. We cover four of our favorites including: Moon, Sunshine, Hidden Figures, and The Martian. The trailer of the week is Vice. We've been watching some new releases as John caught up with A Star is Born and Max saw Colette.

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185: Top Movies of 2024

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 18:00:00 GMT

Max and Evan discuss their favorite movies of 2024. First, they discuss the holiday box office with Mufasa and Sonic the Hedgehog 3. Then, they talk about the Boston Online Film Critics Association results including a big win for The Brutalist. Finally, they share some of their favorites of the year and when you'll be able to watch them.

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187: The Films of David Lynch with Matthew Jackson

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 12:15:00 GMT

Max and guest Matthew Jackson discuss the films of David Lynch. First, they discuss some of the Oscar nominations and drama. Then, they talk about the piracy happening with Sundance. Finally, they talk about their experiences with David Lynch, some favorite films, and where to get started with your watch.

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Bonus: TIFF 2021 Part 1

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 17:15:43 GMT

The first dispatch from the Toronto Internation Film Festival 2021 film festival is here! The films reviewed include Petite Maman, Mothering Sunday, Jockey, Dionne Warwick: Don't Make Me Over, and Encounter.

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089: Indie Theaters Need Our Help with Charlie Nash

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 16:36:53 GMT

John and Max invite guest Charlie Nash onto the show to discuss how audiences can help give their indie theaters alive during COVID-19. New distribution methods are discussed, how you can make a big difference for a lot of people, and some of the films Max, John, and Charlie have been watching during this time of crisis. Feature: How to help Indie Theaters: Donate, Memberships, Virtual Screenings, Art-House America (https://www.gofundme.com/f/Art-House-America) What We've Been Watching: Charlie: The Long Day Closes, Come and See John: Man on Fire, Domino, Deja Vu // Mad Max, Mad Max 2 Max: Cats, Stargirl, Vitalina Varela Spotify Link: https://t.co/qAJuDI8D6Z Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com

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047: We Pick the Oscars

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Thu, 01 Mar 2018 00:42:46 GMT

John and Max are talking about the Oscars.

This will hopefully be the last time we talk about the films of 2017, as we predict the Oscar winners for the big show. We also talk about some casting news and share some thoughts on new releases such as Annihilation and Game Night.

What We've Been Watching:

John: Queen of Katwe

Max: Annihilation, Game Night

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195: John Wick Series "Yeah, I'm thinking I'm back"

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Wed, 28 May 2025 15:42:00 GMT

Max and Evan discuss the John Wick series of films on this week's episode. Using the recently released documentary "Wick is Pain" and the upcoming spin-off "Ballerina" as a jumping-off point, the guys share some of their favorite parts of the John Wick series. Before the feature, they talk about the winners of the Cannes Film Festival, some embargo controversy and more. Stay tuned afterwards for thoughts on the Harrison Ford classic, Witness, and the new feature, Jane Austen Wrecked My Life.

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077: TIFF 2019 Preview Extravaganza

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Sun, 25 Aug 2019 21:15:16 GMT

Max and Marshall are telling you about the films coming to the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival. But first, they are talking about Spider-Man leaving the MCU, The Hunt getting canceled, and Matrix 4. The trailer of the week is for Greta Gerwig's Little Women. Then they dive into the must-see films of TIFF 2019 and the hidden gems.

Trailer: Little Women Feature: TIFF 2019 ***Can't miss films - Jojo Rabbit, Uncut Gems, Ford V Ferrari, Parasite, Marriage Story, Knives Out, The Goldfinch, The Laundromat, Just Mercy, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood ***Hidden gems - Ema, Pain and Glory, Wasp Network, Waves, How to Build a Girl, Pelican Blood, Guns Akimbo, Synchronic What We've Been Watching: Marshall: TIFF Catchup Max: Ready or Not Marshall Shaffer - @Media_Marshall Spotify Link: https://t.co/qAJuDI8D6Z

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152: Our Eras Tour

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 20:13:00 GMT

John and Max recently saw Taylor Swift and the Eras Tour, so they matched Taylor Swift's albums with movies!

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107: The Best of 2020

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Fri, 26 Feb 2021 21:29:11 GMT

John and Max list their favorite movies of 2020. Although the list comes later in 2021, all the movies mentioned in the podcast are now available streaming. They also discuss some of their favorite movie endings and review Billie Eilish: The World's A Little Blurry.

Feature:

The Best Movies of 2020

What We've Been Watching

Max: Billie Eilish: The World's A Little Blurry

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190: Feeling the Heat With Michael Mann's Filmography

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 17:03:00 GMT

Max and Evan discuss director Michael Mann's filmography. They cover some of his great movies up to Collateral. Stay tuned afterwards for What We've Been Watching for some thoughts on Secret Mall Apartment, Novacaine, and Severance Season 2.

Movies covered: Thief, The Last of Mohicans, Heat, The Insider, Collateral

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Preshow TIFF 2025 | It's the Pictures 202

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 01:39:00 GMT

Max shares some news ahead of TIFF 2025. Listen to some of the first reviews out of Telluride and Venice.

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2025 Fall Movie Preview | It's the Pictures 201

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 14:13:00 GMT

Max and Evan discuss the Fall Movie season, mentioning some of their most anticipated films for the rest of 2025. A lot of emphasis is on films playing at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and the Venice Film Festival. Stay tuned afterward for thoughts on Weapons and The Luckiest Man in America.

Max

It Was Just An Accident
No Other Choice
Frankenstein
Sentimental Value
Hamnet
The Wizard of the Kremlin

Evan

Dust Bunny
John Candy: I Like Me
Jay Kelly
Wake Up Dead Man
Rental Family
House of Dynamite

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140: We've Got Your Box Office Flops Here

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 15:18:00 GMT

John and Max are discussing box office flops in the wake of Bros and Amsterdam. Some flops are bad movies, while others found an audience years later and still resonate today.

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Bonus - TIFF19 Day 4 and 5

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Tue, 10 Sep 2019 04:37:11 GMT

Brief reports from TIFF 2019 continues with thoughts on movies seen on day 4 and 5 including world premieres of Knives Out, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, Jojo Rabbit, and Bad Education

Thoughts on DAY 4 and 5

KNIVES OUT

A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD

WEATHERING WITH YOU

JOJO RABBIT

MARRIAGE STORY

BAD EDUCATION

FORD V FERRARI

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165: Award Season Wrap with New Co-host Evan Crean

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 15:26:00 GMT

Max is saying goodbye to long-time co-host John Gilpatrick by recapping the Academy Awards. They're joined by new co-host Evan Crean to discuss the awards, the event, and more.

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Nightstream Part 2 - Run, Frank & Zed, Leap of Faith

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Mon, 12 Oct 2020 18:00:00 GMT

Included here is reviews of:

Run (dir. Aneesh Chaganty) Hulu November 20, Frank & Zed (dir. Jesse Blanchard), Leap of Faith (dir. Alexandre O. Philippe) Shudder November 19

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Bonus: 'Challenger: The Final Flight', 'David Byrne's American Utopia', and 'The Way I See It' Reviews

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 18:38:42 GMT

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071: We Spoil the Endgame

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Fri, 17 May 2019 19:08:24 GMT

John and Max are spoiling the Endgame this week. Following a monstrous Box Office, there might not be anyone to spoil on the events of Avengers: Endgame, but they are going to try! First they discuss a new Matrix movie that might happen and the trailer of the week IT: Chapter 2. Then comes Avengers spoilers talk. Finally reviews for both Detective Pikachu and John Wick 3.

Trailer: IT: Chapter 2 Feature: Avengers: Endgame Spoilers What We've Been Watching: Max:Detective Pikachu, John Wick 3 Spotify Link: https://t.co/qAJuDI8D6Z

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061: Goodbye Filmstruck

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Thu, 15 Nov 2018 18:20:35 GMT

John and Max are taking a look at the Criterion releases of 2018. They've also got thoughts on the new trailer for Laika's Missing Link, the death of FilmStruck, Gladiator 2, and a bevy of titles they've seen as we start winding down 2018.

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147: Michelle Yeoh Kicks A** with Mitchell Beaupre

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 17:59:00 GMT

John and Max are joined by senior editor and podcast host at Letterboxd, Mitchell Beaupre (@itismitchell), to talk about the early career of Academy Award-winner Michelle Yeoh. First, they spend the intro recapping the 95th Academy Awards, before going into Yeoh's historic career, which then saw her win for Everything Everywhere All At Once. Then, what we've been watching sees the discussion turn to Sunshine, 80 for Brady, and Creed III.

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Bonus: 'The King of Staten Island' Review

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Sun, 14 Jun 2020 23:48:14 GMT

Max has another bonus review, this time the new comedy from director Judd Apatow, The King of Staten Island. The King of Staten Island is now available as a PVOD purchase from streaming services. Spotify Link: https://t.co/qAJuDI8D6Z Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com

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186: Our Most Anticipated Movies of 2025

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 18:00:00 GMT

Max and Evan discuss their most anticiapted movies of 2025. First, they discuss the passing of director David Lynch and the horrible L.A. wildfires. Then they jump into some of their anticipated films of 2025 including Superman, Wake Up Dead Man, Mickey 17, The Running Man, and more.

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178: Venice Film Festival Recap with Marshall Shaffer

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 11:00:00 GMT

Join Max and Evan as they welcome guest Marshall Shaffer to the show, diving into his exciting experiences at the 2024 Venice Film Festival. Marshall shares his insights on the most talked-about films of the Fall Movie season, including Babygirl, The Brutalist, and The Room Next Door. Stick around after the interview for an in-depth review of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and plenty more surprises!

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Sundance 2021 Preview

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 18:27:27 GMT

Max is here with a preview of the Sundance 2021 Film Festival. Included are ten films recommended to watch during the fest and how to get the experience of Sundance in your home this year. If you would like the text version of this episode, check out:

Sundance Preview

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106: Running away with David Fincher with Roxana Hadadi

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 19:52:28 GMT

John and Max are joined by pop culture writer Roxana Hadadi @roxana_hadadi (RogerEbert, Vulture, Polygon) to discuss the movies of David Fincher. Most notably his movies from 2007 onwards. But before then they discuss the recent passing of iconic actors (Christopher Plummer, Cicely Tyson, Hal Holbrook, Cloris Leachman). Then they talk about some of the crazy nominations happening at the Globes and SAGs.

David Fincher:

Fight Club (episode 80)

Social Network (episode 83)

Mank (episode 103)

Benjamin Button, Zodiac, Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Gone Girl

What We've Been Watching

John: The Little Things

Roxana: Minari

Max: Judas and the Black Messiah

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046: The Winter Games Are Here

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Thu, 22 Feb 2018 21:14:33 GMT

John and Max are talking about the Winter Olympics!

They start by talking about the crazy flu season and the results of the Superbowl. Then they make their way into the new M:I - Fallout trailer. Then is the topic of the week where they talk about sports films to watch if you've been enjoying the Winter Olympics including Cool Runnings, Eddie the Eagle, James Bond, Mighty Ducks, and Miracle.

Trailer of the week: Mission Impossible: Fallout

What We've Been Watching:

John: The Cloverfield Paradox

Max: White Vertigo, Lillehammer '94 16 Days of Glory

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162: Putting a Wrap on 2023

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 16:16:00 GMT

Max and John share their picks for their favorite movies of 2023.

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Bonus - TIFF19 Day 1

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Sat, 07 Sep 2019 04:21:09 GMT

Brief reports from TIFF start now.

Thoughts on DAY 1

PARASITE

THE TRUTH

PORTRAIT OF A LADY ON FIRE

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068: "There is no Spoon"

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Fri, 22 Mar 2019 20:21:33 GMT

John and Max celebrate the 20th anniversary of The Matrix. First we talk about some casting for Christopher Nolan's new movie & the finalizing of the Disney/Fox merger. #SaveOdaat. Then they mention the trailer(s) of the week and the main topic of The Matrix. Finishing up with some random movies, as well as, new releases Captain Marvel and US.

Trailer: Once Upon A Time in Hollywood, Toy Story 4 Feature: The Matrix 20th Anniversary What We've Been Watching: Max: Captain Marvel, US John: Random Shit Will Smith - https://youtu.be/hm2szuXKgL8

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127: Popular Podcast Twitter Vote

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 17:55:49 GMT

John and Max are catching up with the Oscars news and post-Super Bowl talk. Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com itsthepictures.substack.com

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121: Halloween Treats with Dede Crimmins

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Fri, 22 Oct 2021 13:43:09 GMT

John and Max are joined by Dede Crimmins (@dedecrim) to talk about all things horror including Halloween and Halloween Kills. Listen in for more of Dede's suggestions of what to watch this spooky season.

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Bonus: 'Boys State', 'An American Pickle', and 'Lovecraft Country' Reviews

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Sat, 15 Aug 2020 00:36:58 GMT

Max has another bonus review, this time the new Apple TV+ documentary, Boys State gets reviewed. Also reviews for the HBO/HBO MAX 'An American Pickle' and 'Lovecraft Country'. Spotify Link: https://t.co/qAJuDI8D6Z Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com

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111: Summer Movie Preview 2021

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Sun, 25 Apr 2021 04:30:06 GMT

John and Max are here to make Oscar predictions and a Summer movie preview. Who would've thought those two things would happen at the same time!

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Sundance 2021: Day 3 and 4

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Wed, 03 Feb 2021 18:43:49 GMT

The third dispatch from the Sundance 2021 film festival is here! The films reviewed include Wild Indian, Passing, A Glitch in the Matrix, and In the Same Breath.

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188: An Appreciation of Director Joan Micklin Silver

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Max and Evan discuss the films of director Joan Micklin Silver. Featurued in a new section on the Criterion Channel that highlights her films, Silver was one of the few woman directors making features in the 70s and 80s. Before that conversation beings, Max and Evan talk about the latest trends in the award season.

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158: The Man, The Myth, The Legend Martin Scorsese

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 10:00:00 GMT

John and Max talk about Martin Scorsese and some of their blind spots including The King of Comedy and Mean Streets. Also are some quick thoughts on Killers of the Flower Moon.

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Bonus - TIFF19 Day 2 and 3

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Sun, 08 Sep 2019 13:17:31 GMT

Brief reports from TIFF 2019 continues with thoughts on movies seen on day 2 and 3 including the world premiers of The Personal History of David Copperfield and Just Mercy.

Thoughts on DAY 2 and 3

VARDA BY ANGES

THE PERSONAL HISTORY OF DAVID COPPERFIELD

PAIN AND GLORY

JUST MERCY

THE VAST OF NIGHT

THE LIGHTHOUSE

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114: Cannes is Back Baby

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 11:00:00 GMT

John and Max discuss the selections for the 2021 Cannes Film Festival. Reviews for Rita Moreno: Just A Girl Who Decided to Go for It, Mare of Easttown, and History Is Made at Night are included as well.

2nd Place: Max / Annette, John / Petrov's Flu

Palme d'Or: Max/ Benedetta, John / Bergman Island

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Bonus: 'Summerland' and 'She Dies Tomorrow' Reviews

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Fri, 31 Jul 2020 17:41:04 GMT

Max has another bonus review, this time the new IFC Films release Summerland and new Neon picture, She Dies Tomorrow Spotify Link: https://t.co/qAJuDI8D6Z Website: itsthepicturespodcast.com

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146: But Have You Read the Book? with Kristen Lopez

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 17:00:00 GMT

Max is joined by returning guest Kristen Lopez (@journeys_film) to talk about her new novel, But Have You Read the Book? The novel goes through 52 movies and the novels they were based on. Before that Max and Kristen talk about the Oscars crisis team and more Lord of the Rings is coming.

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192: Summer Movie Game 2025

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 15:38:00 GMT

Max and Evan make their selections for the summer movie game 2025. Come listen to their picks for the movies likely to earn the most box office dollars domestically in the summer, as well as getting a preview of what you might want to see. There's also a discussion on the Cannes Film Festival selections, Stunt Category at the Oscars, Minecraft Chicken Jockey, a whole lot more. Stay tuned after the feature for some thoughts on Andor Season One and new movie Drop.

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159: Alexander Payne and His Sad Men

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 10:37:12 GMT

John and Max talk about Alexander Payne and his entire filmography while his newest movie, The Holdovers, hits theaters. Included are movies like Sideways, Election, Nebraska, and more.

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100: We're the kings of the world!

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Thu, 15 Oct 2020 16:06:02 GMT

John and Max are celebrating episode 100. We did it! To celebrate we've recorded our longest episode ever. Before they get into the festivities, they review some new releases such as The Trial of the Chicago 7, On the Rocks, and Totally Under Control. Then, John and Max go through 100 questions about the podcast, movies, the Philadelphia Eagles and a whole lot more.

Thank you to our listeners and guests. You've helped make this podcast a joy for 100+ episodes strong. Thank you Titanic for this week's title.

What We've Been Watching

Max: The Trial of the Chicago 7, On the Rocks, Totally Under Control

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153: It Belongs in a Museum

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 15:56:00 GMT

John and Max talk about the first four Indiana Jones movies in honor of Dial of Destiny launching in theaters. What is the worse movie? What is the best?

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101: the one where they watch requested movies

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 20:22:18 GMT

John and Max cover some long awaited blind spots. Before that they talk about the late Sean Connery and all of his fantastic movies. Also, did you know that No Time To Die could've been sold to streaming services? Finally, John and Max talk about Spirited Away and Reds.

What We've Been Watching

Max: Minari, Let Him Go

John: Trial of Chicago 7, Borat 2, Robocop

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141: Steven Spielberg Blind Spots

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Fri, 04 Nov 2022 15:19:00 GMT

John and Max are joined by Ally Johnson (@AllysonAJ) to talk about some blind spots they had in Steven Spielberg's filmography in honor of his new movie, The Fabelmans. Movies discussed include E.T., The Color Purple, and Empire of the Sun.

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Bonus: TIFF 2025 Part 1

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 17:50:00 GMT

Max shares reviews from the Toronto International Film Festival 2025.

Included in this episode:

Sentimental Value

It Was Just an Accident

A Private Life

The Last Viking

Nirvanna, The Band, The Show, The Movie

No Other Choice

The Choral

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098: The Mind of Charlie Kaufman

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Sat, 12 Sep 2020 17:53:55 GMT

John and Max are back with another director themed episode. This time they will be talking about writer/director Charlie Kaufman. Some highlighted films include Adaptation., Synecdoche New York, and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.

What We've Been Watching

Max: Mulan, Tenet

John: I Wanna Hold Your Hand, Used Cars

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194: Sci-Fi / Horror Tropes with Deirdre Crimmins

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Tue, 13 May 2025 16:17:00 GMT

Max and Evan are joined by horror afectionado and journalist Deirdre Crimmins to discuss tropes in Horror / Sci-fi. Before starting the episode, there's some brief discussion on GTA VI and some upcoming movies from James Grey and Jane Schoenbrun. Then the conversation turns to the featured topic with a discussion of some of the more common tropes in Sci-Fi / Horror. Finally, stay turned afterwards for a brief review of Marvel's Thunderbolts*

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103: Mank! Mank! MANK!

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 15:00:00 GMT

John and Max discuss Citizen Kane and Mank. They aren't the first podcast to do this and we certainly won't be the last. Hope you enjoy this conversation on the two movies. They also discuss the HBO Max deal and talk about some recent and upcoming movies.

What We've Been Watching

Max: Another Round, The Father (New release date: End of February)

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124: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Sun, 19 Dec 2021 18:56:25 GMT

John and Max are celebrating the 20th Anniversary of The Fellowship of the Ring with an episode dedicated to the movie. The episode starts with a mention of the BOFCA awards but then goes right into the first entry in the Lord of the Rings series.

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051: Summer Movie Contest 2018

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Tue, 01 May 2018 15:53:32 GMT

John and Max are talking their annual Summer Movie Contest!

John is back after missing episode 50. They start by talking about a new announced date for Yorgos Lanthimos's The Favourite. The trailer of the week is for Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. John finally comes up with a title for Max to watch for losing the Summer Movie Contest last year and they make their selections.

Note: We both agreed that Avengers: Infinity War would make the contest uninteresting so it was removed from the contest. Also there might be some sections that our voices overlap. I tried fixing it best I could. Next show will be better (Max).

Trailer of the week: Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom

What We've Been Watching:

Max: Rampage

John: Isle of Dogs, Blockers

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161: Lord of the Rings: Return of the King

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 16:25:00 GMT

John and Max finish their discussion on The Lord of the Rings series with The Return of the King.

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196: Celebrating JAWS 50th with Odie Henderson

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Film Critic Odie Henderson joins Max and Evan to discuss the 50th anniversary of JAWS. The landmark film continues to excite filmgoers even all these years later. The episode also includes discussions on Mission: Impossible, Sinners, and reviews of Pee-Wee as Himself and Ballerina.

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191: Hayao Miyazaki Traveling Through the Sky

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 18:00:00 GMT

Max and Evan discuss director Hayao Miyazaki's early period from Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind to Princess Mononoke. They also discuss the Avengers: Doomsday chairs, Live-action Legend of Zelda, Studio Ghibli vs A.I. and a whole lot more.

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189: 2025 Oscars Recap and Bong Joon-ho Filmography

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 20:26:00 GMT

Max and Evan discuss the results of the 2025 Oscars ceremony and look at director Bong Joon-ho's movies ahead of the release of Mickey 17. Lots of stuff to cover this episode including some actors who've recently passed away, a new book titled 'Cinema Her Way', the Oscars, and more.

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181: Film Festivals IFF Boston and Boston Jewish Film Festival 2024

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 16:09:00 GMT

Max and Evan are discussing the upcoming IFF Boston 2024 and the Boston Jewish Film Festival 2024. They discuss some of the movies playing during the two festivals, what you need to put on your radar, and how to watch some of the movies from your couch. Stay tuned afterwards for a discussion on The Substance and Carrie.

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173: Summer Is the Time for Blockbusters

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 13:25:00 GMT

Max and Evan are discussing some of their favorite Summer Blockbusters. They're sure you might've heard of some of these movies before. Also included are reviews of Thelma (2024), A Quiet Place: Day One, Janet Planet, ID4, and thoughts on The Bear Season 3.

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172: Our Favorite Pixar Movies

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Sun, 23 Jun 2024 22:38:00 GMT

Max and Evan are discussing some of their favorite Pixar movies in honor of Inside Out 2. Want to know if your favorite Pixar movie made the list? Click and listen to this new episode.

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166: Dev Patel and A New Era for It's the Pictures

Max Covill and Evan Crean — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 16:11:00 GMT

Max and Evan are talking about the Filmography of Dev Patel ahead of the release of his directorial debut, Monkey Man. From Slumdog Millionare to The Green Knight, follow the conversation.

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